2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 792 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Tahoe | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 91 L |
